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E219 - Focus Room

Christopherson Building, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE

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  • E219 - Focus Room is located on the second floor of the Christopherson Building, slight left on exiting the lift and ahead, following the learning space round to the left. E219 - Focus Room is then on the right.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into E219 Focus Room.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a meeting room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: long tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 109cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.